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Bean raw vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bean raw and Pigeon pea raw

  • Bean raw has more Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, while Pigeon pea raw has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Bean raw covers your daily need of Selenium 36% more than Pigeon pea raw.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56%
~equal in Magnesium ~183mg
~equal in Potassium ~1392mg
~equal in Iron ~5.23mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.7% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.643mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +21.1%
~equal in Protein ~21.7g
~equal in Carbs ~62.78g
~equal in Water ~10.59g
~equal in Other ~3.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1808.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bean raw Pigeon pea raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bean raw Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Calories 347kcal 343kcal Bean raw
Protein 21.42g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.23g 1.49g Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0mg Bean raw
Net carbs 47.05g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.55g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 176mg 183mg Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 113mg 130mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1393mg 1392mg Bean raw
Iron 5.07mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Sugar 2.11g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15.5g 15g Bean raw
Copper 0.893mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.28mg 2.76mg Pigeon pea raw
Starch 34.17g Bean raw
Phosphorus 411mg 367mg Bean raw
Sodium 12mg 17mg Bean raw
Vitamin A 0IU 28IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 0.21mg Bean raw
Manganese 1.148mg 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 27.9µg 8.2µg Bean raw
Vitamin B1 0.713mg 0.643mg Bean raw
Vitamin B2 0.212mg 0.187mg Bean raw
Vitamin B3 1.174mg 2.965mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 0.785mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.474mg 0.283mg Bean raw
Vitamin K 5.6µg Bean raw
Folate 525µg 456µg Bean raw
Choline 66.2mg Bean raw
Saturated Fat 0.235g 0.33g Bean raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.229g 0.012g Bean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.407g 0.814g Pigeon pea raw
Tryptophan 0.237mg 0.212mg Bean raw
Threonine 0.81mg 0.767mg Bean raw
Isoleucine 0.871mg 0.785mg Bean raw
Leucine 1.558mg 1.549mg Bean raw
Lysine 1.356mg 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.259mg 0.243mg Bean raw
Phenylalanine 1.095mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.998mg 0.937mg Bean raw
Histidine 0.556mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bean raw Pigeon pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Bean raw
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Bean raw
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean raw
Bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.095g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.